New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has said himself that the most successful NFL teams are built through the draft. So, perhaps it's no surprise that New England's recent struggles have correlated with a very spotty NFL Draft track record -- particularly at the top.
Mac Jones is the latest major draft investment who didn't pan out in Foxboro, as the Patriots reportedly are trading the 2021 first-round quarterback to the Jacksonville Jaguars for an expected sixth-round pick.
Jones was expected to be New England's QB of the future when the team drafted him 15th overall out of Alabama in 2021; instead, he regressed in back-to-back seasons after a strong rookie campaign and was benched in favor of backup Bailey Zappe in 2023.